The Millikin University Health & Counseling Center is located on the corner of Wood Street and Fairview Avenue and maintains regular office hours Monday through Friday. Doctor’s hours are posted each semester.

Any residential student who becomes ill during non-office hours should contact his or her resident assistant or hall director who will evaluate whether to contact a physician or take the student to a hospital emergency room.

Health Services is staffed by health care professionals (physician, registered nurse, a nurse practitioner, and a physician’s assistant) for emergency and routine medical care. Long-term physical problems should be handled by the student’s personal physician.

Most health services are free of charge to full-time Millikin students. Students are charged for minor procedures, laboratory tests, injections, and some medications and prescriptions. Health Service personnel will administer allergy shots to students. Students are responsible for obtaining the serum and orders from their allergist. The serum can be stored in Health Services. There is a charge for each injection.

TB screening, Tetanus and Menactra vaccines are also available.

Hepatitis B, Gardasil, Influenza and Pneumonia vaccines are recommended, and may be purchased as they are available.

Health Services offers a full laboratory service through Quest Diagnostics. Prescriptions written by the Millikin physician may be filled at Health Services when available. All student charges are billed monthly to university bills.

Students and parents are advised to check their own medical insurance plans to be sure students are covered while enrolled at Millikin. Health Services does not bill insurance companies; a statement will be provided if requested. Upon entering Millikin, a student is required to complete a university health report and must meet all state requirements regarding immunizations. Failure to comply with state mandates will cancel registration privileges.

Students need to know their insurance policy information in case they must go to the hospital emergency room. Be sure they have the name of their insurance company and policy number.

Counseling Services
It is not uncommon for students to experience distress from time to time. The college years are one of the most challenging transition periods in life. Adjusting to campus life, increased academic demands, relationship problems, and other personal issues can feel overwhelming at times. Confidential personal counseling services are available throughout the academic year to assist students in overcoming their difficulties. Staff members utilize an approach that emphasizes personal responsibility, prevention, intervention, and a concern for the whole student. It is our goal to assist students in improving their abilities to make informed decisions that positively affect their mental, physical, and spiritual health. Appointments can be arranged by calling 217/ 424-6277, or by dropping by Health and Counseling Services located in the new Health and Counseling Services Center on the corner of Wood Street and Fairview Avenue. Counseling and referral services are free of charge.